Seasonal labour coordinator vacancy
Summerfruit NZ is looking to employ a seasonal labour coordinator. This role, based in Central Otago, is remote from the main team, and will be a self starting role.
Free biosecurity microcredential course in Hastings cancelled
Due to insufficient enrolments for this course on 19 October in Hastings, it has been cancelled for 2020.
HortNZ Future Director 2021
Horticulture NZ is seeking a Future Director to serve on its Board in 2021.
SummerGreen presentations on portal
The final two presentations from the national SummerGreen meeting held in August have been loaded on to the portal.
Telephone number changes at Summerfruit NZ
From 1 October some of the Summerfruit NZ office numbers are changing to mobile numbers and landlines will no longer be used.
Update from Richard Palmer 30 September 2020
I’m pleased to report that following last week’s announcement by the Immigration Minister, agencies have worked exceptionally fast to support our sector.
Handpicked campaign on campus
New Zealand's university students won't be able to resist the lure of summerfruit orchard work after a series of advertisements hits campuses over the next fortnight.
Government support for international visitors extended
The Foreign Nationals Support Programme | Visitor Care Manaaki Manuhiri has been extended from 30 September to 30 November 2020.
Update from Richard Palmer 23 September 2020
As you are aware, Summerfruit NZ has a board sub-committee focused on solutions to our seasonal labour demand.